Ohio University is one of the most recognizable college names in Ohio. The university operates several regional campuses across the state that include Ohio University- Eastern Campus, also known as OUE. Though this campus offers a number of classes and degree programs, it is smaller in size. This allows students to get to know each other more easily and to interact more with their professors. Its low ration of professors to students helps those teachers pay more attention to each of their students.

Located in St. Clairsville, OUE is part of the OU University College System, which includes four other regional campuses. Students can take I-70 and easily reach the campus from almost anywhere in Belmont County. Enrolled students come from neighboring counties too. The university offers 12 full bachelor degree programs and a number of associate degree programs too. Students also have the option of taking general education courses and introductory classes in a specific field before transferring to the main OU campus. OU offers more than 200 degree programs that students can enroll in after completing classes on this campus. Nearly 1,000 students take classes on the OUE campus, which has an average class size of just 15 students.

Ohio University- Eastern Campus Accreditation Details

Though OUE is a regional branch of a larger university, it still has the type of regional accreditation that you need when applying for financial aid. Its regional accreditation covers both the bachelor programs that it offers as well as those that award grades an associate degree. The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS) granted OUE its regional accreditation. This type of accreditation also lets you transfer credits to and from the campus, which is helpful if you want to attend classes here and later transfer to the main campus or another college. OUE also has approval from the Ohio Department of Education for all the teacher education programs it offers. This approval is helpful for those who want to obtain a teaching license in the state.

Ohio University- Eastern Campus Application Requirements

Though OUE classes take place on a separate campus, you must go through the same steps and meet the same requirements as you would when applying to the flagship campus of Ohio University. The university looks at your transcript to determine whether you took college prep courses in high school. A college prep curriculum consists of four years of both math and English classes. You should take Algebra 2 and at least one other upper level math class. The curriculum also includes three years of both life and social sciences classes, two years of a foreign language, at least one art class and several electives.

Those accepted to the university typically graduate within the top 50% of their classes, have a grade point average of at least 3.46 and scored above 22 on the ACT. If your profile does not match the typical student, you need to use the application to show the university why you deserve a spot in your chosen program. You can do that via the essay portion of the application.

OU offers its application online. When you fill out this application, make sure that you select the Eastern Campus as the campus you want to attend. The application will include different sections that let you talk about your background and why you want to attend Ohio University and its Eastern Campus. You'll also need to fill out a section about your parents and a section on your extracurricular interests. After you submit your application, mail the university an official high school transcript and your official standardized test score.

Tuition and Financial Aid

The cost of attending OUE is less than the cost of attending other regional campuses in Ohio. The university divides its tuition rates based on whether you are an upper or lower division student and whether you are an Ohio resident. A lower division student is any new student or any student who has not yet completed 60 semester hours of courses. Ohio lower division students pay around $2,400 a semester. This rate rises to right around $3,300 for nonresidents. Part-time students pay $219 to $305 per credit hour depending on whether they are a resident or not. Once you take more than 60 semester hours of classes, the university will charge you around $2,500 as a resident and around $3,400 as a nonresident per semester.

Though OUE is smaller in size, it offers lots of financial aid options. The university provides students with a high level of need with both grants and loans. The federal work study program is another option. Jobs on campus pay students minimum wage or higher and let them work up to 20 hours a week. You may qualify for scholarships too. After you submit the FAFSA, contact the university for a scholarship application or look at those scholarships online to view the requirements for each one.

B.A. in History

Though some students only take select classes from OUE and earn a full degree from OU, those with an interest in history can complete an entire degree on this campus. Called its BA in History, this program lets you fulfill all the requirements for earning a Bachelor of Arts in History degree without ever leaving Belmont County. Students must take at least 120 credits of classes, which include general education courses. These courses include math, writing, research, communications and science classes that give you a good background in various topics before you delve into advanced history classes. You must also take a minimum of 36 credits of history classes.

OUE history students take classes on the development of western civilizations and world history as well as classes on American history. You'll take one class on the history of the country up through the Civil War and a second class on American history since the Civil War. You also need to take at least one class on pre-modern, early modern and post modern history. The program includes classes on the history of specific geographical regions too, including Europe, North America and Japan. Some of the more unique history classes available through Ohio University Eastern Campus include the history of public health disasters, women and war, African history through film and cultural rebels in modern history.